International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has been named the Philippines’ leading company for intangible asset intensity in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, highlighting the crucial role non-physical assets play in driving the company’s value.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the global port operator achieved a score of 85.94 percent. This means that nearly nine out of every ten pesos of ICTSI’s market capitalization is derived from intangible resources. These assets include its proprietary systems, trade secrets, brand reputation, customer relationships and long-term port concessions.
Intangible asset intensity measures how much of a company’s value comes from non-physical resources rather than traditional assets like buildings or equipment. ICTSI’s top ranking highlights its ability to build long-term competitiveness by combining physical infrastructure with digital systems, operational expertise, and an international network of 33 terminals in 19 countries.
The recognition of ICTSI comes as the Philippines achieves its highest Global Innovation Index ranking in recent years, placing 50th out of 139 economies, up from 53rd in 2024. The country now ranks third among lower middle-income economies and performs strongly in knowledge and technology outputs, climbing to 38th place worldwide.
The Global Innovation Index notes the Philippines’ ability to translate investments into measurable results, citing improvements in areas such as high-tech exports, venture capital activity and digital adoption. The report states the country continues to perform above expectations for its income level, reflecting resilience and steady progress in innovation-led development.
ICTSI’s ranking in the index underscores the role of leading Philippine companies in sustaining this momentum, showing how intangibles—alongside physical infrastructure—contribute to global competitiveness.
The company’s portfolio of terminals and projects are located in developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
